From Luxor: 7-Night Nile River Cruise, Hot Air Balloon with professional guide
Explore the legendary sites of Egypt on a Nile river cruise and experience many of its ancient wonders along the way. Visit Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, and much more and enjoy a hot air balloon ride over the River Nile on this 7-day cruise.
Description
Itinerary
Day 1: Luxor
Pass By: Valley of the Kings, Luxor City, Luxor 85511 Egypt
After getting picked up from Luxor International Airport or your hotel, board your motor boat and travel downstream to the West Bank. Here, see sights such as the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Carter House, where you can admire treasures belonging to Tutankhamun. Later, head back to the hotel and rest for a while before heading out to explore the city of Luxor and its old market.
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Accommodation included: accommodation on board Nile Cruise
Day 2: Luxor
Pass By: Hot Air Balloons Luxor, Khaled Ibn Walid St، Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85951, Egypt
Rise before sunrise and enjoy the experience of a lifetime as you take a hot air balloon ride over the city. Watch as the sunlight illuminates the city and its surroundings before heading back to the boat. Sail through ancient villages and beautiful islands and discover true Egyptian culture whilst on-board. Arrive at Esna in the evening.
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Accommodation included: accommodation on board Nile Cruise
Day 3: Edfu - Kom Ombo
Pass By: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nagoa Ash Shatb, Kom Ombo 81611 Egypt
Arrive in the city of Edfu in the morning and enjoy a traditional horse and carriage ride to Edfu temple, the largest Ptolemaic temple in Egypt.
In the afternoon, travel to Kom Ombo, enjoying a refreshing drink on the boat’s sun deck as you cruise. In Kom Ombo, visit the city’s unique temple, dedicated to two gods, and discover the contrasting architecture of both sides.
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Accommodation included: accommodation on board Nile Cruise
Day 4: Aswan
Pass By: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt
Today, cruise to Aswan, a city famous for its Nubian culture. After breakfast, head to the Temple of Isis on Philae Island and visit the High Dam which provides electricity to the residents of the Nile. Later, enjoy some free time to discover the city and its ancient market.
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Accommodation included: accommodation on board Nile Cruise
Day 5: Abu Simbel
Pass By: Abu Simbel Temple Complex, Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Egypt
Arrive at the ancient wonder of Abu Simbel in the morning and spend the day exploring this temple complex, one of the most important in the world.
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Accommodation included: accommodation on board Nile Cruise
Day 6: Aswan
Pass By: Nubian Village, This is a Village and does not have a web-site, Aswan Egypt
Today, begin the journey back to Luxor, visiting Nubian islands and villages that you will pass whilst cruising.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: accommodation on board Nile Cruise
Day 7: Cruising
Pass By: شيبا تورز, خلف نادي الشعب، مدينة الأقصر،، الأقصر،، مدينة الأقصر، الأقصر،، MMP5+PGG, Luxor City, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 1364603, Egypt
Spend the day at your leisure onboard the boat, cruising back to Luxor.
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Accommodation included: accommodation on board Nile Cruise
Day 8: Luxor
Pass By: Luxor Temple, Luxor 23512 Egypt
After breakfast, enjoy a tour of the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the Karnak temple, the biggest temple complex in the world, as well as the beautiful Luxor temple. At the end of your tour, get dropped off back at your accommodation or at the airport in Luxor.
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Accommodation included: accommodation on board Nile Cruise
Inclusions
- 5-star 7-night Nile cruise
- Cabin with all facilities
- Meals
- All sites mentioned in the programme
- Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tour guide
- Horse and carriage
- Motor boat
- Hot air balloon ride
- Taxes and charges
- 6x Breakfast
- 6x Dinner
- 6x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 8 nights
Exclusions
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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